Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans

Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans are the perfect easy snack for out of hand munching, as a crunchy salad topping and everyones favorite sweet snacks for holiday gift giving.

There are some easy snack recipes that are so easy to make, it’s almost ridiculous that we don’t make them more often. These Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans are just that… PAINFULLY easy to make, completely addictive to eat and have so many uses, I am surprised that I’m not adding these little things to my meatloaf recipe, they are just THAT amazing. And when I say they are easy to make yourself, I mean hang on!!! … this recipe is fast, easy and has such over the top flavor that these Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans are about to be your new favorite must have crunchy munchy.

Yup… just made ‘crunchy munchy’ a real thing …

HOW LONG DO CANDIED PECANS LAST?

Since these Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans have already been roasted in the oven, they will last about 3 weeks at room temperature and approximately 5 to 6 weeks if stored in a sealed, airtight container.

CAN I USE DIFFERENT NUTS?

Yes, this Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans recipe is not just for pecans, feel free to substitute the pecans with another nut of your choice.. walnuts, almonds and cashews are just a few ideas.

HOW DO YOU MAKE CINNAMON SUGAR CANDIED PECANS?

Easy! To make these Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans, simply preheat your oven to 250 degrees and lightly butter or non-stick spray coat a large baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, add egg white and vanilla extract and using your highest mixer setting, beat until your egg white is frothy and light, approximately 5 minutes.

Once your egg white has been beaten, add you pecans to the bowl and mix until they are completely coated.

Dump your sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and allspice into a large zip top bag. Seal the bag and using your hands, shake the bag and mix until all ingredients are combined. Add your coated pecans to the sugar mixture, re-seal the bag and shake the bag until the pecans are completely coated in the sugar. Pour the cinnamon sugar pecans on your baking pan and spread out until in an even layer.

Seriously, these Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans are perfect to add a bit of sweet crunch to your salads, perfect for just munching while you watch TV and HELLO!! .. can we say perfect present to share at the holidays??? Um … yes, please!! I know I absolutelylove anyone who ever gives me these sweet crunchy little pecans and now YOU can be the one spreading that happiness every year. #winning

Looking for more easy holiday recipes to share with your family and friends? Check a few of my favorite easy cookie recipes below.

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Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans are the perfect easy snack for out of hand munching, as a crunchy salad topping and everyones favorite sweet snacks for holiday gift giving.

Course:
Snack

Cuisine:
American

Servings: 2cups

Calories: 232.9kcal

Author: Heather

Ingredients

2cupspecan halves

1egg white

1tablespoonvanilla extract

1/3cupsugar

1/3cupbrown sugarpacked

2teaspoonscinnamon

1/4teaspoonsalt

1/4teaspoonallspice

Instructions

To make these Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans, simply preheat your oven to 250 degrees and lightly butter or non-stick spray coat a large baking pan.

In a large mixing bowl, add egg white and vanilla extract and using your highest mixer setting, beat until your egg white is frothy and light, approximately 5 minutes. Once your egg white has been beaten, add you pecans to the bowl and mix until they are completely coated.

Dump your sugar, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and allspice into a large zip top bag. Seal the bag and using your hands, shake the bag and mix until all ingredients are combined. Add your coated pecans to the sugar mixture, re-seal the bag and shake the bag until the pecans are completely coated in the sugar.

Pour the cinnamon sugar pecans on to your baking pan and spread out until in an even layer. Bake for 60 minutes, stirring lightly every 15 - 20 minutes. Remove from oven when done, let cool and move your Cinnamon Sugar Candied Pecans to an airtight storage container until ready to use.

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